2026 GMC Sierra EVProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2026 GMC Sierra EV, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-594 the manufacturer reports only 98% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 28, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2026 GMC Sierra EV has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Suspension20
Electrical system10
Electronic stability control (ESC)10
Air bags10
Service brakes10
Vehicle speed control10
Forward collision avoidance10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2026 GMC Sierra EV recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

9%repaired · 2026 Q3

Propulsion system: traction battery

New

Recall 26V-494 · Jul 30, 2026 · 11 vehicles · 1 repaired

Risk. A loose component may move and damage the high voltage battery, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

29%repaired · 2026 Q3

Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire

New

Recall 26V-496 · Jul 30, 2026 · 952 vehicles · 274 repaired

Risk. A cracked wheel may lead to disc separation and a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

74%repaired · 2026 Q3

Other: owners/service/other manual

New

Recall 26V-114 · Feb 26, 2026 · 5,861 vehicles · 4,318 repaired

Risk. Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

98%repaired · 2026 Q3

Control module: software

Recall 25V-594 · Sep 11, 2025 · 1,191 vehicles · 1,165 repaired

Risk. An indicator light that does not illuminate may fail to warn the driver of an ESC system issue, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.

Best & worst years

2026 vs. every other Sierra EV year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sierra EV median. How we score

'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2026 GMC Sierra EV safety ratings

2026 GMC SIERRA EV PU/CC BEV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
  • Rollover: 4 stars (11.1% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words

What Sierra EV owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2026 GMC Sierra EV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V594000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
Complaint 11701463 · Nov 25, 2025 · 4,000 miles
Rear right clunk in rear suspension. Dealer kept truck for 2 days and can't figure it out. Worried it could be a suspension nut or bolt and could cause a crash.
Complaint 11688564 · Sep 20, 2025

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